Category Archives: Education

Confidence In Property Sector Rises

2022 Will Be A Busy Year We’ve witnessed in 2021 the most extraordinary year ever in Australian real estate. Amid lockdowns and other restrictions, prices nationally have increased 25% for houses and 14% for units.   The new year promises to another growth year, notwithstanding the media’s attempt to construct an imaginary scenario of rising […]

RBA Reaffirms Rate Stability

RBA Reaffirms Rate Stability The Reserve Bank has reiterated that it does not intend to lift interest rates next year, despite growing industry speculation of a rise. This week, at the final board meeting of the year, the RBA left the cash rate at 0.10% and Governor Philip Lowe announced that the latest data and […]

Benefits of using a Buyer’s Agent

Do I need to use a Buyer’s Agent?  Who is a Buyer’s Agent and what are the benefits of using a Buyer’s Agent?  Buyer’s agents, also known as buyer’s advocates, are licensed professionals that specialise in searching, evaluating and negotiating the purchase of property on behalf of the buyer. What’s the difference between a buyer’s […]

Rental Shortage Crisis Bites

Rental Shortage Crisis Bites Investors may be returning to the market but their participation remains below long-term averages, leading to a rental shortage crisis. Analysis by Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) shows that, while between 2007 and 2017 investors made up about 35% of the property market, in the past four years that has […]

Where do we learn about money?

And how our beliefs impact our actions Did you know 44 per cent of lotto winners lose their entire fortunes? That’s because it’s not about how much money you have; it’s about what you do with it. Money is a core survival issue. It’s central to our lives, regardless of how much you earn, where […]

Re-financing Hits Record Levels

Re-financing Hits Record Levels and Home Values Surge Past $9 Trillion   A recent surge in switching among property investors has helped lift the amount of mortgage refinancing being undertaken to record levels. Lending indicators released by the ABS show mortgage holders refinanced $17.8 billion worth of home loans to another lender in August – the highest […]

Shifting your money mindset

Adapting your attitude for financial success Growth Predicted Next 12 Months There’s a common saying that states your life is only as good as your mindset. And as simple as it is, it’s true. Mindset is a set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself. It influences your thoughts, […]

This Week In Real Estate: UBS Tips Property Boom To Continue

This Week in Real Estate: Property news that you can trust Prices Surge As Real Estate Listings Fall National residential property listings dropped 4% in June, with old stock being cleared nationwide as the number of buyers outstrips sellers, pushing up property prices around the nation. Figures released this week by SQM Research indicate that […]

This Week In Real Estate: CBA Tightens Lending Criteria

This Week in Real Estate: Property news that you can trust 218 Locations Pass $1 Million CoreLogic’s inaugural Million Dollar Markets report has identified 218 real estate markets where either house or unit median values in a suburb reached the million-dollar-mark in May 2021 compared to May 2020. The report also highlights how the current […]

Property Investment: The #1 Thing You Want To Get Right

Selecting the right property for YOU is the most important thing when it comes to property investment. You want to get this right. This is also one of the trickiest things to get right when investing in real estate. Many people think there’s a right answer to basic property questions like: Where’s the best place […]